News Archives in February 2014

In an era where sports medicine continues to become more a relevant part of the overall landscape of the sports community, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center broke ground Tuesday for a $63 million Wellness Center that will be the first of it’s kind in Louisiana, and one of the top such centers in the nation.
“This is a landmark day for us,” said Greg Stock, CEO of TRMC. “Wellness is a vision...
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While much of the focus on National Signing Day is on the big-time programs, smaller out-of-state schools continue to give River Parish players a chance to further their education while getting a chance to continue to play college football.
A total of 19 players from the River Parishes on Wednesday signed to play at programs from out of state at the Football Championship Subdivision or below. Those numbers are high even by recent River Parish standards.
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The River Parishes provided its usual level of quality to colleges on National Signing Day but the area also boasted its customary quantity as well.
Five players from River Parish teams signed Wednesday with major college programs. Two came from Destrehan as quarterback Donovan Isom signed with Utah and linebacker Rae Juan Marbley with Tulane. East St. John defensive lineman Daren Williams will join Marbley at Tulane. Hahnville punter-kicker Craig Ford inked with the University...
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The River Parishes were once again well represented for the 2013 All-State Football Teams announced by the Louisiana Football Coaches Association who met late last week at the LSU Football Operations Facility for their selections.
Riverside led all RPF teams with six players named to either the First or Second Teams. Junior defensive end Joe Thomas and sophomore linebacker Evan Veron were both named to the 2A All-State 1st Team. Thomas finished fourth in RPF...
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